Marketing And Communications, New Zealand

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AFFCO New Zealand Limited

Experienced Knife Hands

  • Posted 1mo ago
  • On Site
  • Full Time
Location

Awarua


Salary

$25  -  $40 /hr


Job Description

Company Description

South Pacific Meats provides the world with New Zealand’s finest premium lamb products for all to experience and enjoy. We serve over 80 markets globally, supported by an operation which includes twelve processing plants throughout New Zealand.

SPM sources top-quality, sustainable, grass-fed, New Zealand Lamb products from our network of farmer suppliers. We are 100% New Zealand-owned and operated and a proud member of the Talley’s Group; New Zealand’s leading exporter of meat, dairy, seafood, and vegetable products.

Job Description

The knife is the ‘single most critical tool to get right’.

We're gearing up for our busy season and are putting together motivated teams for our peak season at our Awarua processing plant located just outside Invercargill, to help get NZ Lamb from our backyard to customers plates.

This is a fast paced and dynamic environment to work in and requires people that are versatile, reliable, motivated, and fit and healthy with a positive attitude. SPM offers challenging work in a great team atmosphere and the understanding that our employees help to shape the future for our business and our industry.

As a committed member of the team, you will find yourself challenged and contributing in a significant way to the success of the business, and you will be rewarded for that success. If you want to feel appreciated for a job well done and be part of something bigger, then consider joining SPM, an "earn while you learn " type of company.

Hours of work vary from 30 – 50 hours per week with paid rates ranging from $25 to $40 per hour dependent on assigned task, skill and experience, plus any applicable allowances and overtime.

Qualifications

As a skilled Meat Process Worker, you will have had six months experience using knives or working with meat products. While not required we will give preference to any applicants that holds a New Zealand meat processing qualifications or a recognised equivalent.

We can even help you gain a New Zealand Apprenticeship in Export Meat Boning (Level 4), or New Zealand Apprenticeship in Slaughter Operations (Level 4) or New Zealand Certificate in Meat Processing and Meat Product Manufacturing (Level 4) with strands in Slaughter Floor Operations and Dressing Operations.

As a member of our team, you will be responsible for a lot of duties including:

  • Safely using sharp knives, and other equipment
  • Standing for up to 8 hours.
  • Lift or move boxes at a minimum weight of 20kg.
  • Wearing Personal Protective Equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, steel toe boots, mesh safety equipment) as provided by the Employer.


Additional Information

If you’re interested in joining a fast paced, challenging but enjoyable workplace, where you get to meet great people and work alongside your mates then please apply online.


Desired Soft Skills

  • Reliability
  • Teamwork
  • Positive Attitude
  • Knowledge of Meat Processing Operations
  • Physical Endurance
  • Knife Handling Skills

Benefits and Perks

  • 💚
    Counselling Services
  • 📈
    Professional Development
  • 🏎
    Competitive Salary
  • 🎉
    Employee Discounts and Rewards
  • 🍔
    Free Food

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